[PLUG] Removable Hard Disk Recommendations

[alan]

On Tue, 20 Feb 2007, Charles Sliger wrote:

> I want to build a server with at least 1 removable hard disk for use in
> backups.
>
> I've heard that there can be reliability issues with the disk carriers.
>
> Any insights welcome.

USB or plug in tray?

The advantage to USB is that it is a hot plug device.  (You don't have to 
shut down to remove it.)

I have not had problems with either as long as you don't buy the extra 
cheap versions.  (Those tend to cut corners and have problems -- 
sometimes.)

The only other issue is if you reboot with a usb drive plugged in, it may 
try to boot off of that disc.  The easiest way to fix that is to configure 
the boot order with the USB device plugged in in the BIOS.  (If it is not 
plugged in, some bioses will not give you the option to change the boot 
order for USB devices.)

Hope that helps.

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